Attorneys for two death row inmates asked state and federal law enforcement officials Wednesday to investigate claims that the
In letters to the
According to Levin and Babcock, the agency has been purchasing execution drugs using a registration number assigned to the
“”As far as we can tell, they are breaking state and federal law,”” Levin said. “”The laws exist for a reason and they should not be exempt from them.””
“”We are still reviewing the allegations but are confident that we have not violated any state or federal law,”” Clark said in a written statement. “”We will cooperate fully with any investigation.””
The letter contends that the drugs are “”neither kept by a pharmacy, hospital or clinic, nor dispensed by an authorized practitioner.”” A purchase order invoice names Warden
The letter also notes that the
This week, Levin and Babcock sued the criminal justice department, accusing officials of violating the Texas Administrative Procedures Act, which requires public notice and a comment period before changes can be authorized.